Recreation Staff

Degrees/Certifications:
B.A. - Biology
M.S. - Exercise Science

Areas of Focus:
Responsible for the overall leadership and direction of University Recreation

Bio:

Michael is a Central Alum, having started in Recreation in 2008 as a graduate assistant. He spent time as Membership and Facility Coordinator and Assistant Director of Operations prior to becoming an associate director. His duties include management of operations professionals, open recreation, oversight of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, heading the risk management committee, capital planning, and special projects.

Professional Activities/Associations:
NIRSA

Degrees/Certifications:
CWU Certificate - Database Administration
CWU Certificate - Personal Computer Applications
CWU Certificate - Supervisor Foundation
Mental Health First Aid

Areas of Focus:
Fiscal Management of the Recreation Department

Bio:
Kim was born and raised in the wonderful upper Kittitas County, and resides on a beautiful working hay farm in the Cle Elum area. She enjoys spending time with family, which includes her cats and dogs as well. She loves mountain biking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, photography, pickle ball, and working out in the amazing CWU Recreation Center!

Degrees/Certifications:
B.S. - Civil Engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
M.S. - Civil Engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
M.S. - Recreation Administration, Aurora University, George Williams College
PhD in Life Learning
NIRSA RCRSP

Areas of Focus:
Outdoor Programs, OPR Rental Shop, Climbing Wall, Outdoor Trainings and Certifications

Bio:
Bradley has worked in outdoor education programs since 2002, holding various roles from outdoor instructor/facilitator to administrator managing facilities, programs and supervising professional staff. He enjoys working in the University setting and providing opportunities for students to learn, grow and engage in activities that support health and wellbeing. When Bradley is not at work, he enjoys hiking, mountain biking, skiing and spending time with his wife, Emily and dog, Ramona.

Professional Activities/Associations:
NIRSA: Leaders in Recreation
AORE member
Professional Ski Instructors of America
American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education
Bike Instructor Certification Program
Rescue 3 International
NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Kittitas County Public Lands Advisory Committee
East Cascade Recreation Partnership
Kittitas Stewardship Fund

Degrees/Certifications:
B.S. - Philosophy, Central Washington University
M.S. - Athletic Administration, Central Washington University
PCIA - Climbing Wall Instructor
ACCT - Challenge Course Facilitator Level 2
ACE - Certified Personal Trainer
WFR - Wilderness First Responder
Published Author "Natural Armor: Injury Prevention for Cimbers"

Areas of Focus:
Personal Training
Group Fitness
Exercise is Medicine

Bio:
I grew up and live in Ellensburg with my wife Liz and my some Lochlan. Most of my adult live I have worked in the outdoor industry teaching and guiding in disciplines such as rock climbing, white water sports and backpacking. After having my first child in 2016 my interested shifted from outdoor sports to bodyweight movement, Yoga and eventually to gymnastics rings and hand balancing. I see so much potential in helping people to cultivate their own physical practices and am excited to develop a unique and meaningful culture of wildcats here at CWU Recreation!

Professional Activities/Associations:
NIRSA: Leaders in Recreation
AORE
Synergo
ACE

Degrees/Certifications:

B.S Exercise Science

B.S. Nutrition

M.S. Sports Administration

ACE Personal Trainer

ACE Group Fitness Instructor

Yoga Alliance 500 RYT, RYS, YACEP

Areas of Focus:
Responsible for the operations of Recreation facilities.

Bio:

Jackie is a Central alum and began working in Recreation as a student in 2008. She began as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and expanded into owning her own hot yoga studio. Jackie is excited to be back in Ellensburg and working with the students in Recreation. Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her family hiking, paddleboarding, gardening, snow shoeing and coaching youth sports.

Professional Activities/Associations:
NIRSA
ACE
Yoga Alliance

Degrees/Certifications:
1 year at YVCC Early Childhood Education

Areas of Focus:
Facilities Maintenance and Cleaning

Bio:
Teresa makes sure our patrons are comfortable and can fully enjoy the facility that they are paying for, while providing great work experience and transferable skills to our students. She also joys spending her personal time engaging in beadwork, metalsmithing/jewelry making, crocheting, gardening, reading, drinking coffee and hanging out with family and friends.

Professional Activities/Associations:
Advisor for Poly Central

Areas of Focus:
Facilities Maintenance and Cleaning

Bio:
Maria enjoys cooking, going for long walks, drinking coffee and spending time with her grandkids.